How to Verify a Tax ID Number

Federal tax identification numbers are assigned to people or business in order to facilitate the filing of their tax returns and for payments toward taxes owed. The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, utilizes this number to track income, debts and for other financial tracking needs.

KnowX

1. There are several options you can choose from when verifying the tax identification number of an individual or business. One easy option to consider is using the popular KnowX website. This website allows users to perform searches of public records quickly and for free.


2. To use this option, open your preferred web browser and enter "knowx.com" into the web address bar. Once on the homepage, utilize the search tool.


3. Input the name of the individual or business along with the state where the company or individual resides and the federal tax ID number you have. The website will use all of this identifying information to perform the search.


4. Click on the button labeled "Submit" to execute the search. Review the information that is provided once the search is complete.

FEIN Search

1. Open your preferred web browser and navigate to the FEINSearch.com. In order to gain access to the websites records, you'll first need to register and create an account. In order to register, you'll need to provide your company name, email address, phone number and address.


2. Once you're account has been registered, use your credentials to log in to the website.


3. Enter the requested information into the search input fields in order to generate a search. Once the search has been submitted, you'll need to give the system a few moments to provide you with results. Review the information that is provided to you once the search is complete.